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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Mogador, Surrey
We bring a fish and chip van for your event across Mogador and Surrey, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Sports tournaments
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Feeding event crew
Book the van in Mogador
How it works
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. For an evening event in Mogador, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Let us know the serving time
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or KT20 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Fish and chip van for events in Mogador, cooked to order
Few things draw a crowd at a fête or festival like the smell of fish and chips. Organisers get a trader almost everyone is happy to queue for. We are often asked to cater church fêtes and school summer fairs, with chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
A fête near Mogador might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Mogador
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Mogador?
Reigate station, about 1.6 miles south-east of the centre.
How big a pitch do you need?
Tell us the pitch size and ground, and we will check it works.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger visitors and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- Space for a queue away from paths
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Places near Mogador
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Running an event in Mogador
Mogador is about 2 miles north-west of Reigate, in Surrey. Around Mogador, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. Mogador is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Mogador to Guildford (about 15 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Reigate station, about 1.6 miles south-east. Running a fête for a church like Church of Jesus Christ and the Wisdom of God? A chip van draws people in. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 4 miles of Mogador, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Here we cover the KT20 postcode area, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Margery Grove and Mogador Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Close by, we cover events in Margery (1 mile east), Lower Kingswood (1 mile north-east), Walton on the Hill (2 miles north-west), Reigate (2 miles south-east) and Buckland (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (15 miles west), Epsom (6 miles north), Horley (6 miles south), Redhill (3 miles south-east), Ewell (7 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (12 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Headley Court (3.2 miles north-west) and Reigate Castle (1.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Mogador include Mercers Lake and Colley Hill.
- Schools near Mogador include Reigate College (1.7 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Sportsman pub (within half a mile north)
A chip van compared with other options
For a stall visitors will queue for, a chip van is hard to beat. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What you get with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- No surprises in your quote
- Classic food your visitors already know
- We cover Mogador and the whole of Surrey
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
Events we cater in Mogador
It is a hot meal for helpers as well.
Whatever the occasion in Mogador, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re frequently booked for:
- Club open days
- School fairs and sports days
- Fundraisers
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Kingswood Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether there’s a minimum
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- When payment is due
What affects the price in Mogador
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Service time
- Numbers
- How far we travel
- Cod, haddock or both
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the parking spot
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch